Voice of the F1 Fans: Ferrari’s new Blingmobile Part 5 – The problem

TJ13 contributor looks into why Ferrari produced a futuristic and then explores the challenges facing Formula One. This is the fifth part of a 6 part series.

Voice of the F1 Fans: Ferrari’s new Blingmobile Part 4 – The bloody Emergency Room

TJ13 contributor looks into why Ferrari produced a futuristic and then explores the challenges facing Formula One. This is the fourth part of a 6 part series.

A man with a damn good F1 idea?

‘My make-up may be flaking – but my smile still stays on.’ There are two big debates in Formula One at present. The first is over sustainability and how to ensure the midfield teams can survive and even thrive more. The second is how to stop the decline in Formula One’s viewing public – both … Read more

Ecclestone finds an ally in Bob Fernley

“We stand on the threshold of a new beginning. In order to ensure our security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire, for a safe and secure society, which I assure you will last for ten thousand years. An Empire that will continue to be ruled by this august … Read more

Matt’s Presser Notebook: Post Quali Edition, Bahrain

Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Mattpt55 – the best in FIA Press Conferences looked at slightly irreverently   Ever wonder what the drivers and team principals really think at the pressers? Wonder if the Telly left anything out? Now you can find out yourself in the all new #TJ13 Feature Presser Notebook ready for you to peruse … Read more

#F1 Qualifying Review: 2015 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix- Ferrari Closes In

Ambient 25° Track 31° Humidity 45% Wind Gusty 14-24 kmh Prelude Dusty, Dry and Toto the Terminator on screen as the sun dips down towards the horizon. Talking standard parts AGAIN and now it’s the main terms of Lewis’ contract that have been sorted out, and details have been booted to end of season. Wind … Read more

Matt’s Presser Notebook: Team Principals Edition, Bahrain

Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Mattpt55 – the best in FIA Press Conferences looked at slightly irreverently   Ever wonder what the drivers and team principals really think at the pressers? Wonder if the Telly left anything out? Now you can find out yourself in the all new #TJ13 Feature Presser Notebook ready for you to peruse … Read more

Matt’s Presser Notebook: Drivers’ Edition, Bahrain

Our resident rules expert extra-ordinaire, mattpt55, takes a snarky look at the hot air that is sold under the brand “drivers press conference”.

Pat Symonds describes Fernley comments as ‘ridiculous’.

At his first F1 strategy group meeting, the once much loved straight talking Yorkshire man tried to stymie the 2015 entrance of the Manor team. Then following Manor’s inability to fix a problem on Will Stevens car in time for the qualifying session in Malaysia, Fernley alleged that Manor F1 never intended to run two … Read more

The Farce India Saga

Sergio Perez is not well liked within the sport and has been accused publicly by the influential F1 voices of Jo Ramirez and Livio Oricchio of ‘arrogance’. Yet the Mexican’s self-belief leads him to speak his mind, which at times is telling. Speaking in Shanghai, Sergio reveals that “We’re quite far from the team ahead … Read more